List of Top Online Computer Science Schools

Computer science programs provide education and training in the design, programming and application of computer systems. Degree options include Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Master of Computer Science and Doctor of Philosophy. Students take courses in algorithms, software engineering and artificial intelligence.

Top Online Programs in Computer Science

1. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (U of I) has the largest library collection among all public universities in the U.S. In 2009, the university was named the third best college for engineering, technology and computer science by the Academic Ranking of World Universities. Working professionals may apply for the distance-learning Master of Computer Science program offered by the College of Engineering. Students participate in online lectures and must complete the required 36-credit hours within five years. U of I's computer science program was ranked fifth among the top computer science graduate programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report in 2010.

Contact Information

• Phone Number: (217) 333-1000

2. University of Southern California in Los Angeles

Comprised of 17 professional schools and two academic colleges, the University of Southern California (USC) awarded 4,295 bachelor's degrees and 6,158 graduate degrees in 2009. U.S. News and World Report ranked USC 26th in its 2010 list of top U.S. colleges and universities. Additionally, the university was 20th in the magazine's ranking of the best national graduate schools for computer science. The Viterbi School of Engineering offers several online degree programs, including a Master of Science in Computer Science. The 27-credit hour program allows students to specialize in multimedia and creative technologies, computer networks, software engineering and computer security.

Contact Information

• Phone Number: (213) 740-2311

List of Good Schools with Online Computer Science Programs

School Name	Total Student Enrollment	Phone Number
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities	51,659	(612) 625-5000
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	43,881	(217) 333-1000
Florida State University	39,785	(850) 644-2525
University of Southern California	34,824	(213) 740-2311
North Carolina State University at Raleigh	33,819	(919) 515-2011
George Mason University	32,067	(703) 993-1000
Colorado State University	28,902	(970) 491-1101
The University of Texas at Arlington	28,085	(817) 272-2011
Auburn University	24,602	(334) 844-4000
California State University - Chico	16,934	(530) 898-6116
University of Michigan - Dearborn	8,379	(313) 593-5000
Illinois Institute of Technology	7,707	(312) 567-3000